Issue 4, 2020

The effect of gallium substitution on the structure and electrochemical performance of LiNiO2 in lithium-ion batteries

Abstract

Elemental substitution in lithium nickel oxide (LiNiO2, LNO) is among the most common strategies employed in search of a commercially viable cathode active material (CAM) with the highest possible energy density at reasonable cost (as offered by Ni-rich CAMs). Here, we revisit Ga substitution of Ni in LNO, for which there is a lack of systematic studies, despite promising electrochemical performances reported in the literature. We demonstrate successful synthesis by wet-mixing, pre-annealing and solid-state reaction of the precursors, as shown by electron microscopy and synchrotron-based X-ray diffraction (XRD). The site occupation of Ga ions in the Li interlayer is suggested (corresponding to Li1−yGayNiO2). Electrochemical testing of the as-prepared CAMs reveals a modified voltage-composition curve upon Li (de)intercalation and improved capacity retention, with the largest specific capacity after 110 cycles obtained for 2.2 mol% Ga content. Operando XRD shows significant differences between structural details of the H2–H3 transition during charge and discharge as well as reduced volume contraction. Although the stabilizing effect of Ga on the LNO structure is clearly evident in our study, degradation upon electrochemical cycling still occurs as shown by the formation of surface rock salt-type layers and stacking faults.

Graphical abstract: The effect of gallium substitution on the structure and electrochemical performance of LiNiO2 in lithium-ion batteries

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
03 Apr. 2020
Accepted
27 Maijs 2020
First published
02 Jūn. 2020
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

Mater. Adv., 2020,1, 639-647

The effect of gallium substitution on the structure and electrochemical performance of LiNiO2 in lithium-ion batteries

D. Kitsche, S. Schweidler, A. Mazilkin, H. Geßwein, F. Fauth, E. Suard, P. Hartmann, T. Brezesinski, J. Janek and M. Bianchini, Mater. Adv., 2020, 1, 639 DOI: 10.1039/D0MA00163E

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